Competition and safeguards for street franchises in Indianapolis
Opinion piece arguing the city must avoid exclusive control of any street by a private company. Support competition in street railways, permit franchises with conditions, and resist purchase of city thoroughfares. Mentions Chauncey Depew, Henry Watterson, and political context around standard oil and Mule company debates. Includes satirical digs at local figures and a note on bob-tail cars on streets.
Sheridan and Napoleon A Story of the tear-Groven's Big Chair
Washington dispatch recounts Lincoln and Stanton comparing Sheridan to Napoleon after Cedar Creek and the ride that saved Washington. It notes Grant and Sheridan expected to end the war soon and cites a huge chair ordered by President Cleveland. Also includes anecdotes about Senator Bates and a lighthearted street scene with Edith and Blakely.
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Napoleon
Groven
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A. F E. H. Johnson
Washington Star
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Cedar Creek
Virginia
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War Department
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Mr. Stanton
Grant
Cleveland
Senator Bate
Tennessee
Col. Bate
Blakely
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Edith
Bob Greenbag
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Hatchley’s
Blank Theater
Drake’s Magazine
Political chatter and candidate jockeying in Indiana echoes
Newspaper notes show Chicago convention speculation, Republican slate maneuvers, and local factions. Mentions Blaine, Harrison, Gresham, and state figures like Lemcke, Byram, Coons, Robertson, and Porter amid talks of a Indiana convention and party loyalties.
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Chicago
SUN
Journal
Eleventh Warder
Connett
Tousey
Marion County
Sim Coy
Ike
Sentinel
Leo Fulmer
Lemecke
Evansville
Warren
Jenkins
Indiana
Gresham
Tuesday
Harrison
Elaine
John C. New
Robertson
Green Smith
Smith
Matson
Porter
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Massachusetts Ave
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Ripley & Hedges
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Frederick Nasike
Stouelways
Parker's
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Lautterstein
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Ryan's Block
Bryant’s College
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Prince Albert Coats
Massachusetts Av
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